The Ascott hospitality brand is fast spreading its wings in a big way in Penang.
Following the opening of their flagship hotel, the Ascott Gurney Penang located along the popular tourist belt, Gurney Drive more new names are in the way.
It is worthy to note that the first hotel category, Citadines Connect Georgetown opened its doors in the very heart of Georgetown, Penang recently.
This will be followed by the rebranding of the Sky Residence Prai in mainland Penang as Citadines Prai Penang (CPP) brand, a first Citadines Serviced Residence in Penang and third in Malaysia.
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow will officiate the launching on May 4, 2023 along with other VIPs and Country general manager Mondi Mecja.
Citadines Prai Penang is strategically located in Bukit Mertajam and the Prai Industrial Zone where there are numerous multinationals and local firms.
This Serviced Residence comes with all the trimmings of modern comforts, business connectivity and business services.
What more, the serviced residence is within a short distance from Juru Sentral, Icon City and five minutes drive to the Penang Bridge, Penang International Airport (PIA), Georgetown proper and the Bayan Lepas Industrial area are all within 30 minutes drive.
Among the room categories available are the Studio Premier, Two-Bedded Executive and the Two-Bedded Premier apartments.
All of their rooms come well- crafted, fully furnished with kitchenette and designed with separate living and dining areas for the ultimate live, work and entertaining experience.
In terms of safety and security, they offer 24-hour reception with security and closed-circuit TV surveillance.
Other must-have facilities include wireless internet access and community interactive spaces. The recreation floor offers the residents’ lounge, swimming pool and the gymnasium.
Other Penang Ascott brands in the pipeline are Citadines Tanjong Tokong and the massive Harris Sunshine Penang in Ayer Itam .
More brands under the Ascott group are the lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, Crest Collection, FOX Lite, Pop! among others